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Irish Independent
25-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
New pilot grant to support Waterford's night-time economy
Waterford Purple Flag and Waterford City and County Council have teamed up to announce the launch of the Night-Time Economy (NTE) Pilot Grant for 2025. The new scheme is designed to support creative, cultural, and community activity during off-peak evening hours in Waterford city. The pilot scheme seeks to energise the city's Purple Flag Zone with fresh, engaging events that will take place between Sunday and Thursday after 5pm, bringing new life to Waterford after dark and diversifying its cultural and social offering for residents and visitors alike. Waterford City and County Council has a long-standing commitment to support the cultural and creative life of Waterford, said a spokesperson. 'In 2025 the elected members approved a budget of €1.6 million to support festivals, cultural events, and artistic programming across the city and county. 'The launch of this new NTE pilot grant reflects and compliments that same commitment, with a specific focus on stimulating safe, inclusive and imaginative activity during traditionally quieter hours.' Grants, ranging from €500 to €1,000, are available to artists, venues, businesses, community groups and creative collaborators who wish to trial events such as live performances, exhibitions, wellness evenings, guided tours, workshops, and more. Collaborative, multi-partner applications with larger ambitions may also be considered, subject to available funding. The project aligns with Waterford's Purple Flag goals, which are the recognition of excellence in evening and night-time management and the local authority's 'ongoing commitment to nurturing a vibrant, safe and sustainable cultural life for all.' Michael Quinn, director of services with Waterford City and County Council explained: 'The NTE grants will give artists, groups and businesses the opportunity to develop night-time initiatives that not only contribute to Waterford's evening economy but place an emphasis on Waterford's city centre as a safe, accessible and vibrant place after dark. 'The importance of the nighttime economy cannot be overemphasised, and the introduction of new, engaging and value-added initiatives will only serve to complement and enhance what's on offer throughout the day.' Jim Gordon, Chair of the Purple Flag Committee, welcomed the launch, saying: 'The NTE Pilot Grant builds on the great progress already made in enhancing Waterford's night-time economy. It provides targeted support to creative projects that bring life into the city centre in the evenings and encourages collaboration across the community. 'We're pleased to see Waterford City and County Council continue to lead in this space, helping to grow and sustain the Purple Flag standard.' Applications are now open and the deadline for submissions is 4.30pm on Friday, August 22. All supported events must take place Sunday to Thursday after 5pm between September 4, and November 13, within Waterford City's Purple Flag Zone.
Times
15-07-2025
- Times
Historic North Rim Grand Canyon lodge destroyed by wildfire
A historic lodge in Grand Canyon National Park was destroyed along with dozens of other buildings as two large wildfires burnt through 45,000 acres of land in northern Arizona. The Grand Canyon Lodge, on the canyon's North Rim, was consumed by flames on Saturday night, the second time it had been razed in its near 100-year history, the National Park Service said. A visitor centre, gas station, wastewater treatment plant, administrative building and a number of historic cabins were also destroyed. The fires have forced the closure of the North Rim to visitors for the remainder of the 2025 season. The lodge as it stood and, below, the devastation of the fire NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/MICHAEL QUINN/REUTERS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/REUTERS 'As stewards of some of our country's most beloved national treasures, we are devastated by the loss of the Grand Canyon Lodge,' Aramark, the company that operated it, said.
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Bedford Media Announces Michael Quinn as Global Image Director of i-D
Bedford Media has announced the appointment of Michael Quinn as global image director of i-D, a new role. The company said he'll 'lead all image and visual aspects across print and digital, which also includes commissioning and talent negotiations; working closely with i-D global editor-in-chief and chief brand officer Thom Bettridge to continue to define i-D across all touch points, including its emerging commercial channels'. Hailing from Liverpool, Quinn began his career in New York as an agent representing creative talents 'where he played an integral role in launching the Paris-based creative agency ArtList'. He moved into media 10 years ago and has held positions at Interview Magazine, Document Journal, Essence & Sundial Media Group, SSENSE, and Highsnobiety. He's not new to i-D having worked with the new team recently as image consultant for i-D 374 'The Unknown Issue'. His first full-time edition in his new post will be the i-D 375 issue launching in September.
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Bedford Media Announces Michael Quinn as Global Image Director of i-D
Bedford Media has announced the appointment of Michael Quinn as global image director of i-D, a new role. The company said he'll 'lead all image and visual aspects across print and digital, which also includes commissioning and talent negotiations; working closely with i-D global editor-in-chief and chief brand officer Thom Bettridge to continue to define i-D across all touch points, including its emerging commercial channels'. Hailing from Liverpool, Quinn began his career in New York as an agent representing creative talents 'where he played an integral role in launching the Paris-based creative agency ArtList'. He moved into media 10 years ago and has held positions at Interview Magazine, Document Journal, Essence & Sundial Media Group, SSENSE, and Highsnobiety. He's not new to i-D having worked with the new team recently as image consultant for i-D 374 'The Unknown Issue'. His first full-time edition in his new post will be the i-D 375 issue launching in September.
BreakingNews.ie
12-05-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
New Waterford bridge to be transported on barge from Belgium
A 207 metre long bridge, as part of the multi-million euro development of Waterford's north quays, is to be transported in four sections by sea-going barges from Belgium by the end of this month. Last month, Waterford City and County Council granted planning permission for 350 new homes as part of the first phase of the North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Advertisement Permission was granted to Harcourt Developments for the mixed-use development which also includes office accommodation, ground floor creche and retail, a 160-bedroom hotel and conference centre, 163-room aparthotel, retail units on the ground floor of residential blocks. Public plazas, a riverside boardwalk and greenway will also be constructed in what the council describes as 'high quality public realm spaces.' The bridge will be transported from Ghent, via the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal, English Channel and Irish Sea to Belview Port and ultimately to the Waterford North Quays site. The delivery schedule is subject to final inspections as well as weather and sea conditions. Once transported to Waterford, the rigging, lifting and installation procedures for the bridge will take around a week to complete. The fast-tracking of integration works as part of construction of the Development Zone will facilitate the opening of the bridge to the public by the end of next year 2026. Advertisement Details of a bridge naming public consultation are to be announced in the coming weeks. Michael Quinn, Director of Economic Development, Waterford City and County Council, outlined that works are continuing in Ferrybank with the realigned Abbey Road and Dock Road are due to be completed in July and October this year. Mr Quinn outlined that the transport hub is 'progressing well' with mechanical and electrical installation, platforms and landscaping ongoing. Works to the platforms and rail track are continuing, and the internal building fit out and external public entrance plaza at Dock Road will commence in the coming months. Advertisement The transport hub is expected to be fully complete by the middle of next year, with final commissioning and opening by Irish Rail in early 2027. 'The steel deck superstructure for the sustainable transport bridge, fabricated and fitted out at Victor Buyck Steel Construction's production plant in Ghent, Belgium is due to be delivered by the end of May,' Mr Quinn added. The direct benefit to Waterford of the investment in the SDZ site is anticipated to be in excess of €350m over the next six years, the council highlighted, with 200 people employed during construction and upwards of 1,500 jobs to be created following completion of phase one of the development.
